This blog seeks to promote the honing of employability skills among UTech students who will engage in a Co-op Ed experience. There are seven(7) main internationally-recognized employability skills namely Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Initiative and Enterprise, Planning and Organising, Self-management, Learning and Technology and these will be discussed throughout the life of this blog.
Thursday, 19 January 2017
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Monday, 24 October 2016
How do I Balance School and Work?
Navigating the road through University can be a challenge. Added
responsibilities of a part-time/ full time job or a Co-operative Education
engagement can be arduous. The key to success then lies in your ability to balance
both. Here are a few tips that will guide you on this journey.
Build a Support System
Ensure that there are
persons you trust that can help you get whatever information you need,
especially in cases where you have missed a class.
It is also important to have persons that motivate and
encourage you. University and work both have their challenges, you cannot do it
alone.
Be Flexible
The key to maintaining optimum balance is, as far as is
possible, ensuring that you find a job or a placement that fits into your
schedule. Alternatively, schedule classes to fit around your working
hours. Having classes that clash with
your working hours can be problematic.
Prioritize
Decide on your priorities and accept that
something, somewhere, will have to give- and not just the house chores. Expect
to take a pass on the occasional outing or weekend away. With so much on your
plate, you can’t do everything.
Exercise Time Management
Ensure that all assignments from work and school are done as
soon as they are given to prevent a back log. It is also important to make time
for your health and wellness.
Watch for Signs of Burn-out
If
your job performance or academic results begin to lag, TAKE ACTION. Falling
asleep in class, drinking excessive amounts of caffeine, losing interest in
your job or studies or becoming irritable and unable to concentrate are
important warning signs.
Friday, 31 July 2015
Friday, 19 June 2015
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Honing Your Interview Skills
Monday, 13 April 2015
One Interview Question That Reveals a Superstar Job Candidate
So Tejune starts every interview with a few basics. Assessing the
candidate's hunger and drive is important, so he asks how candidates
determine their goals as well as what motivated them then and what
motivates them now.
He also looks for competitive people, so he asks about the last time they competed, what they like about winning, what they don't like about losing, how they feel when they lose--and what they do next.
Then he takes a step back:
"It sounds like you have the right degree, the right background, and the right skills, but in our company every employee has those qualities. That's a given.
"The problem is, I just don't see that extra something in you that all of our people have."
And then he throws down the gauntlet:
"I'm sorry, but I just don't think this is the right fit for you."
Then he sits back and waits.
What happens? Nine out of 10 people immediately fold. They say, "Well, I appreciate your time." They say, "I'm sorry you feel that way, but thanks for the interview."
But the true gems don't fold. They instead immediately rise to the challenge. After all, they want the job and know his company is the right fit for them. So they work hard to overcome his resistance.
They say, "I think you're wrong. I'm here for a reason. Here's what you're not seeing."
In short, superstars don't give up--which is exactly what you want every employee to do.
"It's one thing to have a pleasant conversation during interviews," Tejune says. "And I definitely do that. But at some point, you also need to turn up the heat and see how people respond. Anyone can do well when things go perfectly. Superstars rise to the challenge when things don't go their way."
View full article at http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/one-interview-question-that-reveals-a-superstar-job-candidate.html
He also looks for competitive people, so he asks about the last time they competed, what they like about winning, what they don't like about losing, how they feel when they lose--and what they do next.
Then he takes a step back:
"It sounds like you have the right degree, the right background, and the right skills, but in our company every employee has those qualities. That's a given.
"The problem is, I just don't see that extra something in you that all of our people have."
And then he throws down the gauntlet:"I'm sorry, but I just don't think this is the right fit for you."
Then he sits back and waits.
What happens? Nine out of 10 people immediately fold. They say, "Well, I appreciate your time." They say, "I'm sorry you feel that way, but thanks for the interview."
But the true gems don't fold. They instead immediately rise to the challenge. After all, they want the job and know his company is the right fit for them. So they work hard to overcome his resistance.
They say, "I think you're wrong. I'm here for a reason. Here's what you're not seeing."
In short, superstars don't give up--which is exactly what you want every employee to do.
"It's one thing to have a pleasant conversation during interviews," Tejune says. "And I definitely do that. But at some point, you also need to turn up the heat and see how people respond. Anyone can do well when things go perfectly. Superstars rise to the challenge when things don't go their way."
View full article at http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/one-interview-question-that-reveals-a-superstar-job-candidate.html
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